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Ariel Castro: 'I Am Not a Monster'

The Cleveland kidnapper made a statement at his sentencing, claiming that his sexual addiction drove him to his actions, comparing it to the addictions of an alcoholic. 'I just hope that they can find it in their hearts to forgive me,' Castro said after apologizing.

Updated Apr. 20, 2017 5:41PM ET / Published Aug. 01, 2013 1:28PM ET 

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